Science Vs

Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law

February 19, 2026·53 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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This episode of Proxy, hosted by Yowei Shaw, follows journalist Brian Reed as he grapples with the emotional toll of caring for his mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer’s. His instinct to fact-check her false statements reveals a deeper struggle with acceptance, grief, and caregiver burnout

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Brian

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BrianYowei ShawClaudiaSteven C. Hayes

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The 36-Hour Day

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

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AnxietyDepressionLong Form JournalismMental HealthTherapy

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